The 2021 Berlinale Talents gear up to âconquer dreamlandsâ
The 19
th edition of Berlinale Talents has published its âdreamyâ programme and aims to retain its encounter-led character for this online version. Under this yearâs theme of âdreamsâ, the summit, which runs during the European Film Market (1-5 March), is inviting 205 film professionals to collaborate, share solidarity and explore the collectivity of new visions as a source of courage in the face of the pandemic, but also as a way out of it.
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This time, the Berlinale Talents will have a chance to meet a number of prominent guests in the virtual âsDreamâ, including
News from Wellington Film Society
The Wellington Film Society heads into its 75th year of screening with Spike Lee’s 1989 masterpiece
Do the Right Thing, set to ignite the giant Embassy Theatre screen during American Black History month.
After COVID-19 disrupted the cinema experience in 2020, the Film Society is back with three films from the acclaimed American filmmaker.
Clockers (1995) and
Bamboozled (2000) will round out the trio of Spike Lee films joints.
“WFS is thrilled to celebrate Spike Lee’s work in 2021. He has been a trailblazer in the modern cinematic landscape and his impact is indisputable. Lee’s films are bold and delivered with vibrancy, power and humour. It will be a rare treat to view his visually stunning work on the big screen with an audience.” says WFS President Caroline Garratt.
Top 10 Kiwi Movies and TV Shows on Netflix: From the Land of Sheep and Hobbits
Cat Sole is a Kiwi screenwriter and script consultant based in Sydney. In a culture that is often more interested in tearing down content in searching for every minute flaw, Cat’s goals are in line with the
Hollywood Insider’s to examine why quality content works and how both filmmakers and critics alike can learn from the best the industry has to offer. This philosophy is reflected in all of Cat’s endeavors.
Jan 7, 2021
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.’ The past decade saw Taika Waititi take the box office by storm, contributing to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with ‘Thor: Ragnorak’ and making a splash at the Oscars with ‘Jojo Rabbit’. New Zealand has had plenty to offer Hollywood and the golden age of television, but what about homegrown content from this small, sheep-filled country?